At the Volkswagen Group media evening that heralds the start of the Beijing International Motor Show, SEAT presented the Ibiza CUPRA Concept as a close-to-production concept car. The Ibiza CUPRA Concept shows the SEAT DNA in its most concentrated form – amazing performance, the latest technology and comprehensive equipment clad in an emotional design that [...]
New safety feature designed to help protect driver, front passenger in side impact crashes DETROIT – General Motors will introduce the industry’s first front center air bag, an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. [...]
* Sporty and appealing special anniversary model * New top engine specification with high-torque 125 kW TDI As a look ahead to the 30th anniversary of the successful Caddy next year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is showing an exciting special model at the IAA: the Caddy Edition 30 – a near-production concept vehicle. This Caddy is [...]
* Europcar to offer Ampera as rental car across Europe from end of 2011 * Cooperation brings Europe’s first electric vehicle offering ‘go anywhere at any time’ mobility to a wider audience R?sselsheim/St. Quentin en Yvelines. Opel, one of Europe’s largest car makers, and Europcar, the leading car rental company in Europe, have announced an [...]
Affalterbach – After the gullwing version, the open-top variant is the second car to be independently developed by AMG. The Coup? and Roadster concepts were created in parallel – which brought decisive advantages during the development process. During this approx. 3-year period for the SLS AMG Roadster, the engineers devoted particular attention to the aspects [...]
Exhibition Outline of Auto Shanghai 2011 Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that it will exhibit the “SUBARU XV CONCEPT” as a world premiere at the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011) slated for April in Shanghai, China (Press day: April 19 and 20; Open to [...]
The new, ultra-thin Garmin navigation kit that was introduced together with the new Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010 is now available as an accessory throughout Volvo Cars’ current model range. The versatile navigation kit is smoothly integrated in the car thanks to a docking unit at the driver’s windscreen pillar. The Volvo unique docking [...]
Toyota’s latest EV prototype makes its European debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show. Toyota uses its readily adaptable Hybrid Synergy Drive ® technology as the platform on which to build its EV powertrain. Developed in parallel with the company’s pioneering full Hybrid (HV), Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) and Fuel Cell Hybrid (FCHV) vehicles, the EV [...]
Affalterbach Affalterbach – The successful Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is now more attractive than ever: the modified design of the top-of-the-range C-Class model is complemented by numerous enhancements to its technology which deliver even more driving enjoyment while reducing fuel consumption significantly. The introduction of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with the “Controlled [...]
All-new Ford Focus Electric is the first fuel-free, rechargeable passenger car from Ford * All-new Ford Focus Electric is the first fuel-free, rechargeable passenger car from Ford and one of five new electrified vehicles Ford will deliver by 2013 in North America and Europe * Focus Electric will offer a mile-per-gallon equivalent better than Chevrolet [...]
